KANO STATE ALLOTS N16.6 BILLION TO AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY
Kano government stated that it has earmarked N16.6 billion for the agricultural sector in this year’s budget to achieve food security and increase citizens’ income.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Musa Shanono, while giving the 2025 budget breakdown yesterday.
Mr Shanono added that about N3 billion was earmarked for constructing the 3.1 billion litres Dansoshiya Dam and providing flowing channels.
He furthered that the Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority and Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project Intervention Programme would receive N5.6 billion to enhance agricultural productivity and competitiveness.
The commissioner stated that improved inputs for farmers would get N815 million for purchasing demonstration seeds, fertilizers, and agrochemicals, N571 million would go into constructing onion beds in the three senatorial districts, and N391 million would go into programs targeting women in agriculture under the value chain development.
